Retail Buildings
Lidl Germany – a new generation of stores
Lidl Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG, Neckarsulm
Germany
January 2009 – June 2012
In 2009, the discount retailer Lidl and energy design experts from Drees & Sommer developed the concept for a new, sustainable generation of stores. The first pilot store was opened in the same year and was awarded the German Sustainable Building Seal (DGNB) in Silver in 2010.
Based on experience with the pilot store, the building description template was modified with Lidl and subsequently certified as a master plan by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) as part of a collective certification. Where conditions allow, this will permit new store buildings to be built in accordance with the new concept and certified with a Green Building label using a streamlined process.
In 2009, the retail discounter Lidl developed the concept for a new energy-efficient generation of stores in collaboration with the energy design specialistsfrom Drees & Sommer. Lidl opened its first pilot store the same year and was awarded the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) Silver Seal of Approval in 2010. Following this success, Drees & Sommer experts adapted the model building specification together with Lidl and certified it as a master plan as part of a DGNB multiple certification. This means that in future all suitable new store buildings will be built in accordance with the new concept and can receive a Green Building label in a streamlined process.
The energy-efficient stores for Lidl Germany is one of our Wall of Fame projects. These are projects we are particularly proud of. They have not only helped our respective clients, but also us as a company.
Why the Lidl stores deserve a place on our Wall of Fame
Saving 100% of heating energy by utilizing residual heat from refrigerated shelves
CO2 reduction of 30% through intelligent ventilation systems
Electricity savings of 10%, including through efficient lighting with tube lamps with reflectors
Additional value
- 100% heating energy saving through optimization of building shell, ventilation system and utilization of waste heat
- Lower ventilation energy demand through optimized concept and upgraded systems
- 10% electricity saving through various measures including new lighting
- 30% reduction in carbon emissions through package of measures
- Economical eco-friendly store offering greater comfort for customers and staff
Individual services
- Energy design and consulting for sustainable building
- Dynamic building, system and airflow simulation
- Green Building consulting
- Sustainability certification of pilot store and building description template